We seek a Lead Quality Assurance Automation Engineer who is passionate about technology and looking for a high impact opportunity. The ideal candidate is committed to quality, have excellent communication and analytical skills, and prior experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks. This role is highly collaborative and requires the ability to understand complex systems/data both from both the user perspective and the technology perspective. Our ideal fit is well rounded in all facets of testing and able to independently investigate problems with strong automated and manual testing experience on web-based applications.
The team uses integrated human-centered design and quality assurance measures to implement highly modern, usable interfaces. Our mission is to help the government improve healthcare for patients and reduce cost. We value bringing individuals that are experts in their disciplines, highly communicative, and self-motivated to own their work. Technology and domain experts work side-by-side in highly dynamic teams that have all the roles necessary to deliver high quality digital services. In addition, critical to our success is forming teams of highly diverse individuals passionate about making a difference.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the leadership team on a large, complex program involving numerous, integrated software products
Define and maintain test plans and test specifications for functional and automated regression, and performance testing
Ensure the overall quality of all aspects complex software system, including data, APIs, and web application
Identify gaps in test approach, strategize on a plan to fill the gaps, and then execute that plan
Design and maintain automated test scripts covering fundamental front and backend functions in the application
Work with IT Developers to improve automated testing where possible
Work with developers and other automation engineers to create and maintain automation frameworks
Create and manage defects through the product life cycle
Generate test reports and traceability matrices as needed
Translate high-level business requirements into test scenarios
Work closely with engineering teams to discuss risk and risk mitigation
Shape the overall QA process through application of best practices and new approaches to testing workflow
Collaborate with independent validation and verification (IVV) testing teams on overall test strategy for the program.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in a software testing role
2 years minimum experience in a lead or leadership role
Hands-on experience with different types of testing (System, Regression, Smoke, Integration, Performance, Load, etc.)
Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
Hands-on experience testing and debugging web-based software including use of in-browser development tools
Hands-on experience with API testing tool such as Postman, Insomnia or Paw
Hands-on experience with front end automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, NightwatchJS, Puppeteer, or Playwright, or Ruby
Solid understanding of Software Configuration Management concepts and methodologies
Proficient in at least one source control tool (such as Git)
Experience with Load, Stress, and Performance testing with tools such as Artillery.io, Locust.io, Jmeter or Gatling
Experience with DevOps processes and setting up local environments with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA/Confluence
Candidate must reside in the United States (currently, and for a minimum of 3 full years prior) and be able to obtain a Public Trust
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's in computer science or a master's degree with 3 years' experience
Experience creating/maintaining team test strategies, maturing team QA capabilities, and partnering with other QA leads for end-to-end testing for large cross functional launches
Backend Data Validation testing experience
Knowledge of SQL/no-SQL database concepts and testing of ETLs
JAVA, JavaScript, or C#, or equivalent programming experience
Experience with integrating automated testing into CI/CD processes
Experience with automated cross browser testing using tools such as Saucelabs or Browserstack
Experience with Behavior Driven Development frameworks like gherkin
Experience in micro-services-based Architecture and messaging protocols preferred
Web Accessibility (508) testing experience
Experience with the JAWS accessibility tool
Experience working in the healthcare industry
Federal Government contracting work experience
Professional Skills:
Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated time management skills
Committed to quality and an enthusiasm for testing.
Passionate about technology and end user experience
Experience effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and seek ways to improve overall team quality
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